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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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